Zebra Medic®

When You Hear Hooves, Think Horse, Not Zebra

About Me

Welcome! I'm so glad you've made it here. The Zebra Medic is where I share my journey as a medical professional and a patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. My initial focus has shifted from sharing my frustrations to including research and advocacy efforts to help others on their journeys. Join me as we explore this unique blend of personal experience and scientific understanding!

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Why Are Doctors Still Refusing to Diagnose Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

If you’ve ever struggled to get an official diagnosis for hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), you’re not alone. Patients often...

Mar 10

Invisible Illness: The Stigma of Suffering in Silence

When you live with an invisible or rare disease, your struggles often go unseen and misunderstood. The world operates on what it can see...

When EDS and its friends throw a party! - Our body is connected, so why not our medical specialties?

The last 8 weeks, I feel like I’ve been through hell and back. Of course, I always feel like that when I have a terrible flare-up. But I...

The Challenge of Finding Adequate Primary Care for Rare Diseases

I want to reflect on my experiences with primary care providers and how they often cannot provide care for those with rare diseases, also...

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email: Jessy@ZebraMedic.com

Zebra Medic®

Zebra Medic®

About Me

Why Are Doctors Still Refusing to Diagnose Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Invisible Illness: The Stigma of Suffering in Silence

When EDS and its friends throw a party! - Our body is connected, so why not our medical specialties?

The Challenge of Finding Adequate Primary Care for Rare Diseases

Let’s Connect

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